Needs Improvement
#2480 of 2,648 schools in NC
Edgewood Cmty Developmental
High School · Wayne County Public Schools · Goldsboro, NC
A Wayne County Public Schools high school where students score 23 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1601 Peachtree St, Goldsboro, NC 27530
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 25% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Edgewood Cmty Developmental score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 70 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Edgewood Cmty Developmental sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 59Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High6,958/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Goldsboro), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,507
Median home value
$176,500
Median rent
$827/mo
College educated
21.7%
Homeownership
58.2%
Poverty rate
18.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldsboro HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 442 | Compare → |
| Wayne Middle / High AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 0.9 mi | 37 | Compare → |
| Wayne Country Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Wayne School of Technical ArtsEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 6–11 | 2.0 mi | 222 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Wayne County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 33
- Rank in district
- #29 of 32
- District spending per student
- $11,267NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 28.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Edgewood Cmty Developmental is listed in Wayne County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Edgewood Cmty Developmental
Edgewood Cmty Developmental is a public high school in Goldsboro, NC, part of Wayne County Public Schools, serving approximately 42 students in grades 10th-12th with a 10.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,480 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Edgewood Cmty Developmental
What grades does Edgewood Cmty Developmental serve?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental serves students in grades 10th through 12th.
How many students attend Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental has an enrollment of approximately 42 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
The student-teacher ratio at Edgewood Cmty Developmental is 10.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Edgewood Cmty Developmental rank in NC?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental ranks #2,480 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Edgewood Cmty Developmental's MySchoolScout rating?
Edgewood Cmty Developmental has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Edgewood Cmty Developmental has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 57% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Edgewood Cmty Developmental a charter school?
No, Edgewood Cmty Developmental is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Edgewood Cmty Developmental a Title I school?
No, Edgewood Cmty Developmental is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Edgewood Cmty Developmental?
92.9% of students at Edgewood Cmty Developmental qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 10th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 42
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 4
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Wayne County
- Phone
- (919) 731-5970
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 27530)
- 37,442
- Area average commute
- 21.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27530; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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